FEMA: News Releases

FEMA Works with States Following Severe Storms and Tornados

Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is working closely with states impacted from the recent severe storms and tornados as they assess damages. DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff has spoken with the governors of Oklahoma and Missouri, and both he and FEMA Administrator David Paulison are expected to travel to impacted areas on Tuesday, May 13. State and local resources currently are addressing the most immediate needs as federal resources support their efforts.

Disaster Recovery Center to Open Monday in Fort Kent

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Augusta, Maine Officials from Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Aroostook County to assist individuals and business owners impacted by the flooding that occurred beginning April 28. The center will be at:

Registration with FEMA Begins Assistance Process

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Augusta, Maine - Residents of Aroostook County who experienced flood damage need to register with FEMA to receive federal assistance, even if they have already called 211 or contacted the Red Cross. Those affected can apply at www.fema.gov or by calling toll-free 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week until further notice. Those with speech or hearing impairment may call TTY 1-800-462-7585.

Federal Aid Programs for Oklahoma Disaster Recovery

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Bush's major disaster declaration for Oklahoma.

President Declares Major Disaster for Oklahoma

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that the President declared a major disaster exists in the state of Oklahoma and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding during the period of April 9-28, 2008.

Federal Aid Programs for Maine Disaster Recovery

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Bush's major disaster declaration.

President Declares Major Disaster for Maine

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the state of Maine to help people and communities recover from the effects of severe storms and flooding beginning on April 28, 2008, and continuing.

Mitigation in the Field: Flood Mapping the Yellowstone

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Montana's Yellowstone River is the longest undammed river in the contiguous United States, and a treasured national waterway. While much of its habitat and flow has remained unchanged, spring runoff has produced periodic flooding in communities that dot the river's course as it rolls eastward from the Absaroka Mountains to its confluence with the Missouri River in North Dakota.

Disaster Aid Reaches More Than $11.4 Million

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Federal disaster aid approved for Arkansans affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred March 18 through April 28 has reached more than $11.4 million, state and federal disaster-recovery officials said today.

Mitigation Outreach Continues in Missouri

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A team of mitigation experts will be at home supply stores in Sikeston, Springfield and Republic.

FEMA Thanks Providers Of DRC Space

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State Emergency Management Agency today are recognizing those organizations which donated space so that people impacted by the mid-March storms and flooding could receive one-on-one assistance in the FEMA/state Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs).

FEMA Thanks Rolla for Providing DRC Space

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Federal Aid Programs For Mississippi Disaster Recovery

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Bush's major disaster declaration.

President Declares Major Disaster For Mississippi

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON - The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the state of Mississippi to help people and communities recover from the effects of severe storms and flooding beginning on March 20, 2008, and continuing.

Desha County Added to Presidential Declaration for Public Assistance

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announce that Desha County is now eligible for Public Assistance (PA) as a result of the severe storms, flooding and tornadoes that occurred from March 18 through April 28.